Information and resources for Indigenous Albertans

First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) Albertans make up Canada's Indigenous Peoples. Some are members of economically and socially marginalized communities, experiencing racism and discrimination that perpetuates historical disadvantages they have experienced.

Some of the following resources that were developed in partnership with Indigenous organizations provide information about the protection from discrimination offered to Indigenous Albertans. Other resources explain the ways in which the Commission is reaching out to Indigenous organizations to offer support as they develop their capacity to address human rights issues.

Aboriginal People and the Alberta Human Rights Act: This resource was developed for the Indigenous community and provides information about the Alberta Human Rights Act and the programs and services of the Commission. The brochure was developed in consultation with the Calgary Urban Aboriginal Initiative, Aboriginal Council of Lethbridge, Native Counselling Services of Alberta, and Aboriginal Commission on Human Rights and Justice.

Finding our Voice: Aboriginal Human Rights: This resource was developed for the Indigenous community and provides information about the Alberta Human Rights Act and how to make a human rights complaint. It was produced by Native Counselling Services of Alberta in cooperation with the Commission. It is available in English, Cree and Blackfoot.

Talking about racism and discrimination: This video on the Commission's YouTube channel provides information about an educational project undertaken by the Creating Hope Society. With funding from the Human Rights Education and Multiculturalism Fund, the society has been able to bring experiences and stories together, providing opportunities to share and to have a voice that can be heard and honoured. The Creating Hope Society is building connections between members of the Indigenous community and service providers, achieving new understandings that promote healing and planning for the future of Indigenous children in care.

Revised: July 3, 2018

The Alberta Human Rights Commission is an independent commission of the Government of Alberta.

Due to confidentiality concerns, the Commission cannot reply to complaints of discrimination by email. Please contact the Commission by phone or regular mail if you have a specific complaint.

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The Commission will make publications available in accessible formats upon request for people with disabilities who do not read conventional print.